ArkLaTexHomepage.com: Arkansas High School Jazz Band receives award and opens for Joplin [International Centennial] Celebration Concert [April 1, 2017]

 Arkansas High School Jazz Band

 Scott Joplin (c.1867-1917) is profiled 
at AfriClassical.com, which features a 
Bibliography and comprehensive Works 
List by Dr. Dominique-René de Lerma, 
http://www.CasaMusicaledeLerma.com.

April 1, 2017 was the Centennial of the 

death of Scott Joplin. 

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April 7, 2017

TEXARKANA, Ar. - The Arkansas High School Jazz Band participated in the inaugural Four States Jazz Festival where they competed against eight bands from six schools.

The AHS Jazz Band received the Jerry Loveall Outstanding Big Band Award.

As a result of winning this award, the band opened the Scott Joplin International Centennial Celebration Concert held at the Perot Theater.